Daming 1805

Chapter 406 For Daming!

Zhu Jingyuan and Zhu Zhongliang went to several major workshops in the park and went around.

Large and medium-sized transport aircraft and passenger aircraft, small and medium-sized general-purpose aircraft, and small-scale general-purpose aircraft specialized in cross-country.

This is the most popular model in the Daming Air market.

Daming's civil aircraft has power and specification limitations, so it can't use the most powerful engine.

However, the update and iteration speed of the design is very fast, especially the small general-purpose aircraft planned by Zhu Jingyuan at the beginning.

When this aircraft was first formed, it was basically a perfect version of the simplest prototype aircraft.

Now the latest model produced on the workshop assembly line of Daming Airlines, even if Zhu Jingyuan looks at it from the perspective of later generations, it is very complete and fashionable.

The shopkeeper of the small public aircraft factory is named Zhu Dikai, who is a generation lower than Zhu Jingyuan's clan.

Outside the stop line in the corridor outside the production line, Zhu Jingyuan introduced the situation of the small plane:
"Uncle Wang, the small aircraft we are seeing now is the top product in the market of its kind.

"The wingspan is 820 meters, the length is [-] meters, the empty weight is [-] kilograms, and the maximum take-off weight is [-] kilograms.

"The engine power is 290 horsepower and the cruising speed is 290 kilometers per hour.

"The maximum range is 100 kilometers, it can carry up to five people, and it can take off and land normally within [-] meters.

"Currently the market price of this top model is [-] silver notes.

"The minimum configuration has a certain reduction in terms of power, interior and additional functions. The market price is [-] silver notes."

Zhu Jingyuan listened to the data, and subconsciously asked:

"These two or ninety, one thousand nine hundred kilograms of data, I'm afraid it's not its real data..."

Zhu Dikai explained with a smile:
"The Ministry of Industry stipulates that a small civilian aircraft should have a wingspan of no more than ten meters and a length of no more than eight meters.

"The maximum take-off weight cannot exceed 1000 kilograms, the flight range cannot exceed [-] kilometers, and the number of passengers cannot exceed five.

"The cruising power cannot exceed [-] horsepower, and the cruising speed cannot exceed [-] kilometers per hour...

"Our aircraft was indeed designed against this specification line.

"In actual use, there may be individual indicators that occasionally cross the line a little bit, and that can only be said to be at the error level.

"For example, our maximum take-off weight target is [-] kilograms, and if the user occasionally overloads it by dozens of kilograms, it can fly normally.

"But if he exceeds [-] kilograms, he really can't fly in a calm state.

"Our engine is also designed strictly according to 290.

"When the accelerator is pressed to the bottom, the maximum output is barely [-] horsepower, and there is no way to continue to increase the power.

"Other civilian aircraft factories do have designs that deliberately mark the limit, but actually break through these limits.

"But as long as the facts are caught, it will be ordered to stop production and deal with huge fines.

"Aircraft that come out of the factory have very strict registration.

"If the buyer modifies it privately, he will be fined and his driver's license will be revoked if he is caught."

Zhu Jingyuan nodded slightly after hearing this. He himself participated in the formulation of these regulations and provided opinions.

Basically, it refers to the car management methods of later generations, and then makes corresponding adjustments according to the special circumstances of the aircraft.

The serial number of the frame and engine must be registered uniformly, the external dimensions of the aircraft must be strictly registered, and a unified standard license plate must be applied for.

Every [-] hours, [-] hours, [-] hours, and [-] hours of flying, you have to go to the designated agency to accept different levels of inspection and maintenance.

Even if you don't fly, you have to check it once a month.

The maintenance of commercially operated aircraft is similar, except that no personal inspection is required.

Radio equipment is standard equipment for all aircraft, and there are guards in the air to patrol and inquire about the situation at any time.

The management of the airspace below 3000 meters is relatively wide. In most provinces, the whole area is open to commercial aircraft, and outside the urban area to private aircraft. In addition, special institutions and facilities are set as no-fly zones.

Therefore, private jets cannot fly in urban areas, and it is impossible to fly to and from get off work in the city by yourself.

Therefore, the use of small aircraft is mainly for rapid travel between cities with a distance of hundreds of kilometers, as well as agricultural and off-road activities.

The agricultural aircraft is the lower wing, and the off-road aircraft is the upper wing.

And I have seen the obvious design of Daming Airlines' aircraft.

His industry is a semi-official identity, so of course he will not leave a back door that can break through the restrictions through simple modification.

Only pure private manufacturers would do that.

Like an automated conversion kit for American civilian firearms.

Now the folks in Daming do not completely ban guns, nor do they forbid going out with long swords hanging from their waists.

But the local management of weapons is still very strict.

Because traditionally speaking, wearing a sword is a symbol of status, and not everyone can wear it.

Only those who have the most basic honor status, including those who have obtained the honor of being a student or above, and the status of honorary gentry issued by government offices at all levels, can wear swords and go out.

Only those who have obtained the lowest official title conferred by the emperor can hold and carry firearms to go out.

Moreover, Daming never opened up the firearms manufacturing industry to the private sector.

All firearms are produced by the imperial court and the royal consortium, private production is an absolute felony.

Overseas controls on guns and swords vary, but most of them are looser than those at home.

In some of the more dangerous colonies, as well as the colonies that have just been captured, the local immigrants are all armed immigrants with guns.

After the development of these places matures and the situation stabilizes, the management of firearms will gradually be tightened.

While Zhu Jingyuan was thinking about this information, Zhu Dikai next to him continued to explain the situation:

"Actually, after several cases of being investigated for exceeding the standard in the early stage, private manufacturers have basically stopped developing in the direction of exceeding the standard.

"They quickly determined that they simply could not compete with us and the Royal Consortium on product quality and performance.

"So they opted to keep prices as low as possible.

"Especially after the production of the full-motion assembly line you designed has matured, they have reached the limit.

"Our top model of small general-purpose aircraft sells for [-] silver bills, and the cheapest model sells for [-] silver bills.

"But among the products of private manufacturers, the lowest price has dropped to [-] silver bills.

"I have learned about that kind of aircraft, and the weight of the aircraft itself is only one or two hundred kilograms, or even tens of kilograms.

"The engine power is usually less than a hundred horsepower, or even more than ten or twenty horsepower.

"Their flying speed usually does not exceed [-] kilometers per hour, and the maximum range is usually only [-] to [-] kilometers.

"Basically, it's something that can be made through the lower limit of the review.

"In the eyes of our design craftsmen, that kind of thing must be very dangerous, but it sells very well in the market.

"Because they're really light enough to take off and land on all kinds of terrain.

"Our cross-country aircraft also require a take-off and landing distance of 100 meters, and require relatively flat beaches and grass.

"The ones produced by private manufacturers are simply large model airplanes.

"The more extreme designs can take off and land within 20 meters without wind.

"They can even take off and land on river beaches, not very steep hills, and in valleys.

"These planes are really cheap enough that more people can afford them.

"With more than 1000 silver bills, many people who run small shops and work as managers and stewards in large factories can transfer so much in a year.

"With enough users, various uses, or gameplays, can be developed.

"So, some people really bought this kind of aircraft and tried to explore off-road in the mountains and forests.

"Recently, there is a group of people who specially bought this kind of aircraft to engage in short take-off and landing competitions.

"Then some customers approached us and asked us to design a small aircraft that is light enough for them to participate in this kind of competition.
"We also want to ask Uncle Wang for your opinion.

"It is to push the imperial court to raise the standard of the smallest aircraft and limit the production of such aircraft.

"Or should we also join this market segment to develop better lightweight aircraft with similar specifications?"

Zhu Jingyuan was obviously taken aback after hearing this, and immediately remembered the various flying clubs in the United States in his previous life.

There is a group of people who specialize in small planes weighing tens to hundreds of kilograms.

It is to use a fixed-wing aircraft to play "take off and land in place" when there is already a helicopter.

Taking off and landing in situ means that the taxiing distance for takeoff and landing does not exceed the length of the aircraft itself.

Daming's current technical level, if optimized towards extreme take-off and landing, coupled with specialized flight test personnel, should be able to reach this standard.

Of course Zhu Jingyuan had no objection to playing like this.

It is what Zhu Jingyuan most hopes to see that the common people of Ming Dynasty can really "play" with the plane.

A lot of preparation and work I have done before is to achieve this result.

So now Zhu Jingyuan nodded directly, and said decisively:
"Of course this kind of aircraft can be built, and with our technical strength, we should be able to do better.

"Moreover, this kind of activity can be changed from non-governmental to official, and let the Aviation Industry Association organize it.

"It will be held regularly, publicized well, and enough prizes are prepared.

"However, if we set foot in this subdivided industry category, we must pay attention to distinguishing it from private manufacturers.

"Again, we do high-end products.

"Lightweight aircraft can be made lighter, but the quality cannot be reduced.

"It's impossible for the price to drop to the level of a thousand silver bills.

"Still selling at least [-] silver bills...

"Hmm... Ten thousand silver bills seems a bit expensive for such a light plane, but at least five thousand silver bills are needed...

"We need to have enough profit margins and leave enough market space for private manufacturers."

Zhu Dikai immediately understood what Zhu Jingyuan meant, and also saw Zhu Jingyuan's interest in this project.

Zhu Dikai and most people in the aviation industry know that Zhu Jingyuan's primary goal in aviation is to promote.

As long as it is something that is conducive to the development of the aviation industry, he basically stands up for it or even directly supports it with official support.

Today's event is no exception. A small event organized by a group of folk enthusiasts will soon become a large-scale competition.

Zhu Dikai agreed very seriously:

"My nephew understands, I will organize the manpower, design and prepare for production as soon as I go back.

"Then, if this kind of competition becomes an official event, can we organize a team led by the manufacturer to train and debug the aircraft to participate in the competition?"

Zhu Jingyuan was a little surprised to hear this.

The factory takes the lead in organizing team competitions. Isn't this the mode of various car competitions?
Can it be used on the plane?
The key is, is it appropriate to do this now?

Zhu Jingyuan hesitated for a while:

"Your idea is good, but don't sit like this just yet.

"In the early stage, it is best to grow wildly for a period of time, so that ordinary people and individuals have the chance to win awards.

"When the competition becomes more mature and the competition intensifies, special teams will appear among the people to participate in the competition.

"That's also when our factory-backed teams join the game.

"This speed is not easy to grasp. I will communicate with the Aviation Industry Association later. You just wait for the notice."

Zhu Dikai once again convinced Zhu Jingyuan's thinking, which is to see whether it is beneficial to the development of the industry.

When Zhu Jingyuan said this, he took a special look at Zhu Dikai, and then at the craftsmen and officials around him:

"Now that I have reached this point, I will unify my thoughts with everyone today.

"The standard by which I judge things, the standard by which I make decisions, and the standard by which I hope everyone will judge things and make decisions should be whether it is conducive to the development of the industry.

"On this basis, let's see whether it is beneficial to the development of Daming and whether it is beneficial to the long-term development of Daming.

"As long as we all have a unified mind, then even if we can't communicate at any time, the decisions we make on our own will be synchronized to the same degree.

"I hope that everyone can consider things from this perspective in the future.

"If someone does the opposite, then this person is the scum of our Ming Dynasty, and he is also my sworn enemy.

"I will increase the priority of eliminating the other party in my work to the highest."

After Zhu Jingyuan said this, he listened, but the scene was completely quiet, both craftsmen and officials were stunned.

If it was more than 100 years ago, the civil officials and businessmen at that time said such things, the probability of empty words and big words was relatively high.

But now, when the internal integration of Daming is getting higher and higher, and the concept of Daming people is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, most of the young people have already understood this sincerely.

Especially when it comes to Zhu Jingyuan, a special prince, most people will not doubt it at all.

Everyone even expected it before, but they didn't expect Zhu Jingyuan to say it so directly.

And also gave the opposite threat.

If he was Zhu Jingyuan's sworn enemy in Daming, or even in this world, then this person is probably already dead.

In this special silence, Zhu Zhongliang, who had the most special status, spoke.

The old emperor blew hard on his white beard, and shouted hello at the top of his voice:

"well said!"

The craftsmen and officials around also reacted, and some immediately followed suit, and some immediately praised it.

Of course some people don't mean it sincerely, and of course some people just compliment them because of their status.

But most people agree with Zhu Jingyuan's words.

(End of this chapter)